Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Line: Ashi, Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 262mm
Blade Height: 51.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 275mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .5mm
Handle Length: 150mm
Total Length: 425mm
Weight: 199g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.